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New government urged to prioritise anti-graft drive
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has urged caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to put the fight against corruption at the heart of his new administration’s agenda, after Thailand’s corruption score fell to its lowest in nearly two decades.
Two more mini-parties back Bhumjaithai-led coalition
Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party is gaining more support from small parties for leader Anutin Charnvirakul to retain the premiership after the Feb 8 general election, with the coalition now projected to have 286 seats in the 500-MP House of Representatives.
Two celebrity ‘bosses’ of iCon Group indicted
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Attorney General has indicted celebrities Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri and Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontree on charges of fraud and running a pyramid scheme in connection with the iCon Group scandal, saying their actions as “bosses” clearly indicated a position beyond mere presenters.
Safety measures to ramp up for CNG vehicles
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/02/2026
» The cabinet has endorsed a raft of measures to strengthen safety and reduce corruption risks in the licensing of public transport vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Thailand rebuts Hun Manet’s border claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pushed back against remarks by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, after he alleged that Thai troops continued to occupy disputed areas despite ceasefire mediation efforts by US President Donald Trump.
Klatham 'won't be pushed'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» Klatham Party chief adviser Capt Thamanat Prompow said on Wednesday the party is ready to work in opposition as uncertainty persists over whether it will join a coalition being formed by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT).
Thailand ready to help post-poll Myanmar
Achadthaya Chuenniran and Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026
» PHUKET - Thailand is moving more actively to serve as a post-election “bridge” to help Myanmar reintegrate into the Asean family, while urging Nay Pyi Taw to respond to concerns raised by the regional bloc and the wider international community.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Democrats put election probe ahead of coalition talks
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Democrat Party has made scrutiny of alleged election irregularities its top priority, saying that whether the Bhumjaithai Party will approach it to join a new coalition government is of lesser importance.
Radio Free Asia says it resumes broadcasts to China
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026
» WASHINGTON — Radio Free Asia (RFA) has resumed broadcasts to people in China, its CEO said on Tuesday, after Trump administration cuts last year largely forced the US-funded outlet to cease operations.